Is there any reason to change the .exe file association on Windows?
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Mar 15, 2026917 viewsConfidence Score0%
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A lot of viruses/malware these days hijack the file association on Windows. The default value for an exe file is , which is fine. It launches the exe file with any arguments passed to it. However, a virus can change it to , which allows it to block specific programs, pop up warnings, all that junk.…
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Changing the .exe file association to deal with viruses and security concerns is a bit like using a sledge hammer to open a jar of pasta sauce. Yea, it'll open the jar alright, but you'd probably have been better off using a different tool. A good a…
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